Jump Rope

Steady low jumps on the balls of the feet; log the minutes.

Jump Rope, illustrated

How to do it

Setup

Rope sized so the handles reach the armpits when stood on; elbows in.

Steps

  1. Jump low on the balls of the feet.
  2. Spin the rope from the WRISTS.
  3. Keep a steady rhythm; log the minutes.

Common mistakes

High jumps: a few centimeters clears the rope; save the calves. Arms circling wide: the wrists spin, elbows stay in. Heels landing: balls of the feet, springy.

Breathing

Steady with the rhythm.